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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.73, 9,796.54 and 2,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.73, 9,796.54 and 2,150.01 is: 3,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.73 : 9,796.54 = 2,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.73/9,796.54 = 2,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.73x = 9,796.54 × 2,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.73x = 21,062,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062,658.97/6,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.68

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